Addiction Clinic Nurse; RN​/RPN), Supervised Injection Site

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and strengthening quality of care across the health system. mNPRs set the minimum number of nurses providing care to patients on a given unit. In British Columbia, mNPRs are developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and health organizations.

Guided by our values We Care for Everyone, We Are Always Learning and We Strive for Better Results, we remain committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments where nurses can grow and thrive.

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr.

- CAD $55.91/Hr.

Within the context of a client and family-centred care model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for registered nurses/psychiatric nurses and the vision/values of the Vancouver Coastal Health, provides ongoing health care in an interdisciplinary clinic setting to designated clients with a variety of acute and chronic illnesses/diseases such as mental health and substance use, communicable diseases, and/or general health issues.

Provides supportive counselling and care to clients who use substances, including those seeking withdrawal management, stabilization and/or are transitioning to other substance use treatment services or housing. Establishes and coordinates a plan of care and supports transitions between services. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, educational resources and other health care professionals/providers to achieve excellence in client-centered care and education. Uses harm reduction principles to conduct physical and mental health assessments, identify challenges, and address issues with the plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and any other health care services involved.

Provides direct care activities such as assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting client care as part of the interdisciplinary team and collaborates with other service providers to establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.

• Current practising registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Two (2) years’ recent related clinical nursing experience providing care and/or treatment services to the designated client population through a harm reduction, holistic mental health & substance use and/or primary care lens, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) Professional and Practice standards for nursing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community health nursing theory and practice within a client/family centered approach.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of impact of social determinants of health on individuals, families and the community into care provided.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in providing culturally safe and competent care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of impact of colonization of individuals, families and the Downtown Eastside.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with site partners in a culturally safe manner, including community based organizations, community members, and people actively using substances.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain rapport with client population and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct mental status exams and suicide risk assessments.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented Care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of de‑escalation, crisis intervention and supportive counseling skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of…